High
Precision Systems, OJSC scientific and production association will present
the ADS naval commando rifle at the IDEX-2015 Defense Industry Exhibition,
which will be held from February 22-26, 2015 in Abu Dhabi (United Arab
Emirates). Due to its unique performance characteristics, the ADS is
the first rifle in the world capable of equally effective use in both
water and on land.

One of the
advantages of the amphibious rifle is its Bullpup layout, which reduces
the weapon's length compared to traditional schemes (for the same length
of the barrel), increased agility, better balance, and the elimination
of the unfolding-folding butt. Picture: Rostec

High
Precision Systems, OJSC has produced the first unique amphibious ADS
(specialized dual-environment rifle) for marine commandos. The international
premiere of the ADS will take place at the IDEX-2015 Defense Industry
Exhibition, which will be held from February 22-26, 2015 in the UAE
capital of Abu Dhabi, said the company's press service.

The ADS rifle
replaces the current APS (underwater specialized rifle) as the combat
weapon for the special units of the Russian Navy. Picture: Rostec

As representatives
at High Precision Systems have announced, the purpose of the ADS rifle
was to replace the current APS (underwater specialized rifle) as the combat
weapon for the special units of the Russian Navy.

On land, the rifle shoots 5.45x39mm caliber ammunition and VOG-25 and
VOG-25P ammunition from its under-barrel grenade launcher. Underwater
fire was made possible by cartridges designed specifically for the ADS.

The new rifle was shown to Russian President Vladimir Putin during his
visit to Tula on January 20, 2014. The weapon successfully passed trial
operation in the Ministry of Defense naval commando units, in the North,
Far East, the Black Sea, and in accordance with the decision of the government,
it was adopted by the Russian Armed Forces. By order of the Ministry of
Defense, with some technical and tactical characteristics (TTC), the rifle
was declassified from "Secret" status.

Currently, the weapon is intended for the domestic market. However, Rosoboronexport
is leading the marketing campaign for the rifle and plans to export.